Warner Bros Discovery - Knoxville, TN

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Senior
Knoxville, TN
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

About the position

Key WBD Corporate Accounting leadership position focusing on Equity Investments, AR Securitization and other Corporate functions. The position requires strong technical accounting skills and making critical decisions on accounting treatment and processes to comply with WBD accounting standards and ensuring that the books and records of the company are maintained in compliance with US GAAP. This position works closely with the PWC auditors, senior executives, and the accounting policy team to resolve complex accounting issues. Scope of responsibilities impact all Reporting Segments of WBD including Studios, DTC, Networks and Corporate. The position has frequent interaction with senior leaders in Accounting, Finance, Corporate Development, Tax, Treasury and Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly close process and oversee and review complex entries and adjustments for the corporate accounting function.
  • Oversee the monthly accounting processes associated with the Company's AR Securitization program.
  • Maintain highly technical accounting knowledge and decision support in evaluating judgmental areas of accounting.
  • Ensure financial controls are operating effectively including ownership of SOX controls.
  • Provide accounting perspective and support to senior Finance and Accounting leaders.
  • Responsible for reinforcing the WBD Controllership culture through sponsorship and involvement in cross-department development and team-building programs.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience required (industry or public), minimum of 3 years of experience in supervisory/leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and SOX requirements.
  • Public accounting experience preferred.
  • BS/BA in related discipline from an accredited university.
  • CPA required.
  • Strong US GAAP accounting knowledge with experience interpreting and implementing technical accounting guidance to non-routine transactions.
  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, deadline-oriented.
  • Initiative, independent problem-solving abilities, ownership of work product, and strong leadership qualities.
  • In-depth experience with process analysis and improvement.
  • Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage the accounting activities for multiple diverse businesses.
  • Strong execution skills, advanced analytical skills, and significant technical accounting skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to articulate key information.
  • Unceasing curiosity and the courage to challenge the status quo.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Technical accounting research and memo writing.
  • Blend of both public and industry experience.
  • Investment and sale accounting treatment experience a plus.
  • SAP experience.
  • Experience in forecasting/budgeting.
  • Media industry experience.
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